The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D3 (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520d (07 - 10)
€ 35,700
€ 38,200
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 D3 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 520d.
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 520d
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.8 in
Height
57.8 in
111.6
191
113.7
190.6
191 in
Length
190.6 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 520d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.5 %
General
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 520d
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 520d
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
D5204T7
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 D3
134 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 D3
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 520d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D3
27.89 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo S80 D3
55 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 520d
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
853 mi
Volvo S80 D3
1012 mi
853 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
Volvo S80 D3
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
